Ephesians 3:1-21

Memory Verse: IJohn 3:11

"For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another."

I. The Mystery Revealed to the Church. (vs. 1-12)

A. The mystery revealed to Paul. (vs. 1-7)

    1. The mystery revealed personally. (vs. 1-6)

    2. The mystery revealed powerfully. (vs. 7)

B. The mystery revealed by Paul. (vs. 8-12)

    1. He had a great responsibility to reveal it. (vs. 7)

    2. He had a great reason to reveal it. (vs. 8-12)

II. The Manifested Riches for the Church. (vs. 13-17)

A. That the church may be rich in strength. (vs. 11-16)

    1. Paul prayed regularly for this. (vs. 13)

    2. Paul prayed reverently for this. (vs. 14-16)

B. That the church may be rich in stability. (vs. 17)

III. The Marvelous Realization by the Church. (vs. 18-21)

A. That the church can comprehend the love of God. (vs. 18)

    1. Comprehend the great scope of love. (vs. 18a)

    2. Comprehend the great size of love. (vs. 18b)

B. That the church can company the love of God.(vs. 19-21)

    1. By Christ inhabiting us personally. (vs. 19)